Belleville WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Hendricks County, Indiana

Belleville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. It serves a small population of 850 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community within the state. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity matches its current discharge volume of 359.61 million gallons per year, indicating it operates at full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Upper Mississippi River Basin. These waterways eventually flow into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this important watershed.

The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Upper Mississippi River Basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and protect downstream ecosystems.